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Penwortham woman sets up free mental health services in recognition of support she received 

Jennifer's father who passed away in July last year. Pic: Jennifer Pulman A woman has set up free mental health classes to give back to her local community in Penwortham after receiving support when her father passed away. Dr Jennifer Pulman’s dad […]

2 months ago
Four-year-old pylon lover Lucy’s dream comes true with visit to Penwortham substation

Lucy got to build a pylon on her visit to Penwortham substation Pic: National Grid UK / Facebook A four-year-old with a passion for pylons has paid a special visit to Penwortham substation. After seeing mum Sophie’s viral TikTok video about Lucy’s autism journey and interest in electric […]

2 months ago
Preston charity raises £48,000 for the poor in Rwanda

Rwanda Group Trust receive updates from the groups they help. Pic: RGT Rwanda Group Trust, a Preston charity, raised over £48,000 last year to help the poor in Rwanda. The trust holds tabletop sales, takes donations and has fundraising events such as […]

2 months ago
Preston’s climate change jury selected

The climate change march in Fishergate during Friday Pic: Jack Dinsley Local people have now been selected to be part of ‘Preston People’s Climate Jury’, which will meet over six weeks to discuss the impacts of climate change. Invitation letters were […]

2 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement New maternity role to support families across Preston and Lancashire 

Women and families across Lancashire can seek the support of an advocate if something has gone wrong during their maternity or neonatal care, being one of the first areas to […]

2 months ago
An insight into what life is like on Preston’s streets for the homeless

Sleeping bags in the rain on Fishergate, Preston. Pic: Blog Preston As Preston awoke to its first snow of winter on January 16, minds were turned to the most vulnerable. The city’s rough sleepers. A cold, amber health alert was put […]

2 months ago
Government minister visits children’s hub in Ribbleton

Dame Andrea with little Hazel-Rose, Leah and Lee. Pic: LCC Ribbleton’s Family Hub was visited by Dame Andrea Leadsom, a minister and current MP, on January 25 who met with parents, babies, staff and councillors who attend the service. During […]

2 months ago
Big revamp of Waddecar Scout Centre planned near Preston

Waddecar Scout Activity Centre. Pic: West Lancashire Scouts West Lancashire Scouts are fundraising for the future of the Waddecar Scout Activity Centre, based on the outskirts of Preston, near Beacon Fell. The centre has been open since 1954, […]

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